“The government of Guinea-Bissau, without the control of police and military personnel, could impose travel restrictions in the run-up to the elections, sometimes without warning, which could affect travel plans,” the US Department of Foreign Affairs warned.
It said Guinea-Bissau has been blighted by “chronic political and institutional dysfunction for decades and there is a potential for violence.”
Launched on 16 February, the electoral campaign ahead of the March 10 legislative elections will run until 8 March. The election pits 21 political parties against each other.